The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of soldier in Light Horse uniform: slouch hat with plumes: tunic with collar badges" belt and bandolier" jodhpurs boots and leggings. Part of 20th Light Horse collection.20th light horse, uniform

The 13th Light Horse Regiment considered themselves to be the 'Devil's Own' owing to their number 13 designation, consequently when in Egypt in 1915 they commissioned local metal workers to produce unofficial hat and lapel badges. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and Queensland but as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, it was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. The 10th Light Horse was raised in 1903 from Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in Gippsland. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 13th Light Horse. In 1920 the regiment had the territorial title Gippsland Light Horse added. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. In 1940 the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and Queensland but as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. Fabric covered board with Dancing Devil hat badge and two lapel badges attached, also a paper label. The attached label relates to a previous display when the badges were displayed alongside a uniform.world war one, wwi, 13th, light horse, badge, devil

Uniform worn by Major Charles Stening when serving with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. He had World War Two service (SX 1412) and service with United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) 1951.Battledress jacket, shirt and tie. Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) shoulder titles, Major badges of rank, blue platted lanyard, ribbon bar: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence medal, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service medal 1939-45, United Nations medal and Efficiency Decoration (ED). Blue UN beret.united nations, world war two, wwii, sinai, stening, un, unmogip

Following service with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, Lieutena t Colonel served as Staff Officer Grade 1 (Armour) (SOI Armd) on Headquarters 3rd Divisional Field Force Group until retirement. The 'R' insignia denote an officer on the retired list.Khaki battle dress jacket with Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) shoulder flashes, lieutenant colonel badges of rank and silver 'R' on epaulettes.hunter, raac, retired, uniform

This style of winter uniform was standard in the Australian Army 1950-1990. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Khaki battledress jacket, trousers and tie, Victorian Mounted Rifles shoulder titles, lieutenant badges of rank on epaulettes, and plastic buttons. uniform, vmr, army

The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops.Khaki jacket with 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment colour patches and "A" insignia, Rising Sun collar badges, "Australia" epaulette titles, metal buttons and World War One ribbon bar.uniform, 13th, aif, wwi, world war one, light horse

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Khaki battledress jacket and trousers uniform complete with braces, shirt and tie. Jacket has ribbon bar, Warrant Officer Class Two badges of rank and Parachute qualification badge.vmr, uniform

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Many officers and senior non-commissioned officers had previous service in World War Two.Khaki battledress jacket and trousers. Jacket has Victorian Mounted Rifles shoulder titles, Major badges of rank and ribbon bar showing wearer had qualified for Efficiency Decoration (ED) i Citizen Military Forces and had served in World War Two.vmr, uniform, world war two, wwii, cmf, citizen military forces

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Formal mess dress uniform in the colours of Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC), maroon jacket and waistcoat, dark blue trousers with twin yellow stripes down legs. Victorian Mounted Rifles lapel badges and lieutenant colonel badges of rank.mess, uniform, officer, victorian mounted rifles, vmr, raac, armour

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. This uniform has an unusual combination of accoutrements, possibly worn on special occasion such as a lance guard or attendant at formal dinner.Service dress jacket with silver buttons, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles collar badges and silver corporal chevrons. Is dress with black webbing belt and black bandolier. Mounted on half-mannequin.uniform, vmr, victorian mounted rifles, corporal

This uniform was worn by members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles from its formation in 1948 until replaced by battle dress and braided yellow lanyard. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Khaki World War Two style service dress jacket with two-colour platted lanyard, metal buttons, rising sun collar badges, metal 'Australia' titles on epaulettes. Teamed with khaki webbing belt. Mounted on half mannequin.uniform, citizen military forces, cmf, armour, vmr

Robert McDonald, a farmer from Wangaratta served with the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Black and white photograph of soldier wearing tank suit and beret with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge, being Corporal Robert McDonald of Wangaratta. Photo mounted on chipboard backing.mcdonald, vmr, uniform

Five navy boys uniform berets with six sections, a WHS logo in the centre and a cloth covered button on the top. 4 brown girls uniform straw hats with a navy, green, blue and yellow band around them and a WHS logo badge in the middle, a black felt hat and a grey felt hat with a red ribbon

Prisoner of War ID badge. Stalag XVIII A. No 1510

Two metal id badges VX 12588 Pres Griffin A M

Women's Royal Australian Army Corps Headwear C 1980 complete with brass and white metal badge.Named to S.S.Hoey F 15621

Women's Royal Australian Navy Headwear complete with badge.Made in Australia 2007

1174 Naval tally band HMAS Watson 1174.1 Naval tally band HMS Indefatigable 1174.2 Naval rating stripes 1174.3 Metal naval badge

Six cloth Rising Sun badges embroidered for Australian military forces

1179 Cloth officer's crown; 1179.1 Cloth British officer's crown; 1179.2 Cloth badge German insignia

A certificate typed on Melbourne Legacy letterhead to certify that the recipient had completed a leadership training course in August 1979. It meant the junior legatee was qualified to assist in the youth classes. It also mentions the Junior Legatee is entitled to what the 'Leader' badge on her uniform. Hence it was a leadership course for female junior legatees. This uncompleted certificate is unnamed and is not signed by the President, which was L/ W R Mehan in 1979, so it had not been awarded and could be a generic draft of a certificate for the files.A record that Legacy provided advancement opportunities for the girls in the classes. They could train to be leaders and help in running the classes.Certificate on Melbourne Legacy Letterhead acknowledging that a Junior Legatee has attended a Leadership Training course No 16. girls' classes, girls' club

Three youths with Legacy Appeal badge trays and tins on a Melbourne Street, fundraising for Legacy.A record of fundraising methods and that volunteers came from schools and the defence forces.Colour photo of three badge sellers in uniform.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy week

A group of badge sellers in school uniform with Legacy tins and badge trays. Legacy widows' fundraising stall outside Legacy House. For many years the widows would run a craft stall for Badge Week in September. Names and date unknown. (with other photos in a plastic sleeve marked with badge day 2001).A record of fundraising.Colour photo x 2 of badge sellers and craft stall outside Legacy House.00510.1 printing on the back "

Legacy President David Grierson and 2 Badge sellers in school uniform on Swanston Street for the launch of Badge Week in September 2001. Banner slogan "Help pass on our legacy of care". See also photos (00509, 00511, 00514).A record of fundraising.Colour photo x 2 of President David Grierson with school boys selling badges.00513.1 printing on the back "

A photo of two badge sellers in school uniform with Legacy tins and a badge tray with an elderly lady holding her wallet to make a purchase. Likely to be a photo of Badge Week in September. One of these boys also collects for Legacy in 2004 (see 00703). Names and date unknown (it might be 2003 as other films were processed at Clarendon photos about that time with numbers in sequence near 26424).A record of fundraising during badge week.Colour photo of two badge sellers in school uniform and a lady.Printing on the back "

Has a strong association with Dave Kellett.Digital image of Dave Kellett in SEC uniform 1950s with his bicycle outside a house - Cap badge No. 67.On the photograph rear in ink "Dave early 1950's 67"trams, tramways, uniforms, secv, drivers, conductors

Demonstrates uniform cap manufacture, badge and has a strong association with a former Ballarat Driver - Norm HuntSEC Motorman/Drivers/Conductors cap - green cloth exterior, grey cotton interior lining, brown leather internal hat band, black cotton hat band on exterior with a plastic band at the front half of the cap terminating in two small SEC metal buttons on either side, black plastic peak fitted with cap or badge No. 20, nickel plated silver, in the centre of the cap above the hat band. Sewn on the inside is a label "Commonwealth Government Clothing Factories Melbourne (very faded)" and stamped "6 3/4". See also Reg. Item 3044 for an ex Geelong cap. Stored with the cap are a copy of the SEC By-Law 1, August 1965 and the Federal Rules of the ATMOEA - 1969 and three SEC tickets.tramways, trams, uniforms, cap badge, cap

Demonstrates the manufacture of uniform items and their use in uniforms for tramway crews in Ballarat and a larger set and a strong association with a SEC tramway employee.Set of twelve SEC uniform clothing buttons from a former Ballarat Tram driver. Each about 24 diameter, with SEC crest, 1921 and organisation name embossed onto outer surface, with backing piece and lug for sewing on rear. Nickel plated silver? Badges in varying condition of new to worn. Each has name of manufacturer stamped on rear part - "Stokes & Sons Melbourne". Donor of items 1259, 1260 and uniform jackets. Six further buttons added 5/7/2017 from donation of Wendy Hunt.tram, trams, secv, ballarat tramways, uniforms, buttons